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Gunmen Kill Two Policemen, Abduct Two At Kwara Mining Site

3 weeks ago | newtelegraphng.com | Stephen Olufemi Oni |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The Kwara State Police Command5qhas confirmed a deadly attack on a mining site at Oreke-Okeigbo in Ifelodun Local Government Area, resulting in the killing of two policemen and the abduction of two individuals, including a Chinese national. According to a statement from the Police Command spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the incident occurred on Wednesday evening.
Edo Women Protest Planned Demolition Of Ekae Market

1 month ago | newtelegraphng.com | Francis Ogbuagu |Ayobamiji Komolafe

Traders at Ekae Market in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State, mostly women, took to the streets on Thursday to protest the Local Government’s plan to demolish the market. The traders expressed deep concern over the short notice given for the demolition and pleaded with the Edo State Government to intervene and protect their livelihoods. Speaking at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Center in Benin City, Mrs.
OAGF Backs Enforcement Of Constituency Project Guidelines

1 month ago | newtelegraphng.com | Abdulwahab Isa |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has pledged its support for enforcing compliance with government guidelines and circulars on the execution of constituency projects. The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Babatunde Ogunjimi, gave the assurance when he received the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mr. Onwusoro Maduka Ihemelandu, during a courtesy visit in Abuja.
Alaafin Thanks Tinubu, Makinde, Others For Coronation Support

1 month ago | newtelegraphng.com | Sola Adeyemo |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde, traditional rulers, the Local Organising Committee (LOC), and other dignitaries whose presence and support made his coronation ceremony colourful and memorable. In a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity at the palace, Bode Durojaiye, Oba Owoade conveyed his appreciation through a formal letter to all who participated in the historic event.
Akpabio Berates Defence Minister Over Comment On Proposed Security Summit

1 month ago | newtelegraphng.com | Chukwu David |Ayobamiji Komolafe

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday criticised the Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, for downplaying the Senate’s proposed Security Summit, warning that such comments could spark a rift between the Executive and Legislature. Akpabio made the remarks after Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele informed the chamber of Badaru’s assertion that the planned summit was “unnecessary.”“If Defence has any issue with the Senate’s resolution, it shouldn’t be expressed in the market,” Akpabio said.
Nigeria Needs Community-Centric Strategy To Address Poverty - Abbas

1 month ago | newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for the adoption of community-focused strategies to tackle poverty and social inequality in Nigeria. Abbas made the call during the inauguration of the House Committee on Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA)/NG-CARES at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. He was represented at the event by the Minority Whip, Isiaka Ibrahim.
Tinubu’s Govt Set To Revitalize Jos Inland Dry Port - Akutah

2 months ago | newtelegraphng.com | Musa Pam |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Ukeyima Akutah, has disclosed that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to completing and revitalizing the long-abandoned Jos Inland Dry Port located in Heipang, near the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Akutah made this known during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the dry port.
World Bank Sharpens Focus On Job Creation With Expanded Investment Lab

2 months ago | newtelegraphng.com | Adeyinka Adeniji |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The World Bank Group on Wednesday announced the launch of a new phase of its Private Sector Investment Lab, aimed at streamlining efforts to drive job creation—a central focus of the Lab over the past 18 months.
Chinze Ojobo's 'The Torn Tapestry' Exhibition Opens In London

2 months ago | newtelegraphng.com | Tony Okuyeme |Ayobamiji Komolafe

A solo exhibition by London-based Nigerian artist, Chinze Alexandria Anthony Ojobo, titled The Torn Tapestry, opened on Saturday, April 5, at Thames-Side Studios, Harrington Way, Warspite Road, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, SE18 5NR. The exhibition, a powerful exploration of the devastating effects of war and the resilience of the human spirit, runs until April 27.
3,110 Graduates Apply For Barau’s Farmers Empowerment Program

Mar 23, 2025 | newtelegraphng.com | Chukwu David |Ayobamiji Komolafe

At least 3,110 graduates have applied for the Young Farmers Agricultural Revolution Program initiated by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, across the seven States of the North West. A statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy President of the Senate, Ismail Mudashir, revealed that Kano State, which has 44 Local Government Areas, recorded the highest number of applicants with 998 submissions.